Psalm 118:1-7

So I decided to do my own church this morning and this is what it looked like. This verse just fit right into what I've been learning lately:

Psalm 118:1-7

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever.

Let Israel say:
"His love endures forever."
Let the house of Aaron say:
"His love endures forever."
Let those who fear the Lord say:
"His love endures forever."

In my anguish I cried to the Lord,
and he answered by setting me free.
The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid.
What can man do to me?
The Lord is with me; he is my helper.
I will look in triumph on my enemies.

I've been thinking a lot about what the future holds. I haven't been planning out my life or stressing over it, I've been reminding myself of the Lords promises. I've been learning to trust that the Lords plan for my life is far better than anything I could ever think up. The Lord is good and his love endures forever. I am starting to find peace in uncertainty, for what is uncertain to me is known by the Lord and his plans for me are to prosper me and plans for hope and a future.

Although I am uncertain in what my future holds I can trust that it is good. Although I may go through trials I can call on the name of the Lord who will answer me and set me free. There is a purpose for these trials, it is a way for the Lord to refine me, to make me pure, to draw me close to him. When I call out to him in these times of trial he will answer me and set me free.

The best part of being a Christian is knowing that the Lord is with us, we have to God of the Universe on our side! The Awe Factor of God (I've shown this video to my campaigners and during one of my YL talks) This is how BIG the God we serve is. The God that wants and desires to be in a relationship with us, to dwell inside us. He is HUGE and his Holy Spirit is living inside of us, helping lead us and guide us. This God is leading us by going in front of us planning the way, and guiding us by walking along side us, helping us when we stumble... pretty sweet, think about it, its a cool mental pic. The Lord is our helper, he has already given us triumph over our enemies. What do we have to worry about?

With all this said, I am looking forward to seeing what the Lord has planned for me. Its crazy to think about how good he is. Don't get so caught up in his promises for tomorrow that you miss his blessings today. Live in his love and promises, radiate his love to others, and know that his plans for you are good. Be filled and know that he is God.